Description We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Excelsior, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across multiple business units. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to contribute to the success of a dynamic and growing organization. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily sales transactions across retail and e-commerce platforms, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of payments such as cash, credit cards, and gift cards. • Manage compliance with sales tax regulations across various jurisdictions. • Analyze sales trends, including seasonal patterns and customer purchasing behaviors, to inform decision-making. • Collaborate with location managers to track inventory costs and optimize profit margins. • Develop financial models to forecast sales trends, inventory needs, and cash flow fluctuations. • Support leadership in evaluating the profitability of retail locations and implementing pricing strategies to maximize revenue. • Assess the financial impact of promotional campaigns, discounts, and loyalty programs. • Monitor high-risk transactions and implement controls to minimize fraud and loss. • Identify discrepancies in refunds, chargebacks, and gift card redemptions, ensuring resolution. • Assist in evaluating and improving accounting systems to enhance operational efficiency and data security. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with leadership or supervisory responsibilities. • Proficiency in accounting software, with preference for QuickBooks experience. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling. • Strong understanding of revenue recognition, cost accounting, and inventory management. • Familiarity with tax regulations, budgeting, and auditing procedures. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .